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Neal AdamsGreen Lantern#76 Cover Green
Arrow Original Art (DC, 1970). One of the most "Key" of all key
Bronze Age books! The effect that Neal Adams had on the comic
industry as it transitioned from the Silver Age to the Bronze Age
was enormous. Every character he touched, even just on the covers
(such as Superman and Superboy) were reinvigorated, and this is
without a doubt the most memorable and important cover the great
artist ever crafted... ushering in the Bronze Age and an entirely
new approach to socially relevant comics storytelling. In short,
this is one of the most important pieces of comic art to ever
appear on the market. Adams' iconic cover is striking and symbolic.
This issue broke more than just the lantern on the cover! Adding
Arrow's name to the title and logo of the book was genius. It
created the first "buddy book" in the comic industry... the
equivalent to the "buddy movie" genre. It also allowed writer Denny
O'Neil to launch into a 13 issue run that dove into political and
sociological themes like no comic had before. This was DC comics
getting "relevant." This stunning piece of comic book history is
created in ink over graphite on Bristol board with an image area of
10" x 15". The page is lightly toned with some glue residue in the
logo area. There is some rippling in the right side from previous
moisture exposure. All text/logo is a recreation on an acetate
overlay, although the text "Never Again" is penciled in on the
page. It comes with a copy of the printed comic in approximately
Good condition. The original art is in Very Good condition.
We are proud to present one of the seminal pieces of comic art
history. This auction will take place with Neal Adams' complete
approval and blessing, and for this unique event, Mr. Adams will
share in the proceeds. In addition, a portion of the proceeds for
this art will also be generously donated by the consignor to the
Hero Initiative, the first-ever federally chartered
not-for-profit corporation dedicated strictly to helping comic book
creators in need.

Following is a statement by Neal Adams regarding his
participation:The Green Lantern Green Arrow #76 cover (and subsequent series
of books) changed the direction of comics when it was first
published. That first cover set the tone of that change and is
easily recognized by everyone in our industry around the
world.Now with that same cover at this auction, I would like to
announce a New and Historical game-changer for collectors,
historians and fans alike. Please let me be very clear. Whatever
the origin and history of this cover has been since I first drew
it, I'm here now announcing that, at the completion of this auction
and during the auction I, Neal Adams, its creator and
artist,...100% approve of this auction, the sale and subsequent
ownership of this cover.That since the proprietor of the cover has agreed to equitably
share the income of the auction with me and my family I hereby
validate sale and ownership of this piece and I will, in fact,
supply a Certificate of Authenticity to the highest bidder of the
auction, and the ownership of this cover will never be
questioned by me. This sharing of profit with the creator, of the
sale of artwork produced back in those days when ownership has ever
been in question, will in this case and may in all cases go far in
bringing underground artwork into the light of a fair and open
marketplace.To all of you who participate in this auction, I wish you well.
The highest bidder of this auction will own a cover that changed an
industry.... For the Better!Best regards and good will to everyone,